Why did Taylor buy the book?

Old MacDonald Had an Apartment House?

Asked by kblee on 19 Apr 18:36

Last updated by Jill W on 20 Feb 16:40

Answered by Jill W on 20 Feb 16:40

From the text:

"I bought it because it reminded me of Mattie, and because it had stiff pages that I hoped might stand up to Turtle's blood-out-of-turnips grip."

The Bean Trees